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October 30, 2020

Word of the Day – Shrieval

Shrieval (adj) sh-reev-al Relating to a sheriff. Late 17th century from shrieve, obsolete variant of…

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October 29, 2020

Word of the Day – Drookit

Drookit (also Droukit) (adj) dru-kit (Scots) Extremely wet; drenched. Early 16th century origin uncertain; cf.…

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October 28, 2020

Word of the Day – Falabella

Falabella (noun) fal-a-bel-a A horse of a miniature breed, the adult of which does not…

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October 27, 2020

Word of the Day – Cyclorama

Cyclorama (noun) sai-klo-ra-ma A circular picture of a 360° scene, viewed from inside. Mid 19th…

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October 26, 2020

Word of the Day – Seppo

Seppo (noun) sep-o (informal, Aus slang) An American person. 1980s abbreviation of septic tank, rhyming…

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October 25, 2020

Word of the Day – Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy (noun) dram-a-ter-jee The theory and practice of dramatic composition. (more…)

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October 24, 2020

Word of the Day – Irrits

Irrits (noun) i-rits (Aus, informal) Feelings of extreme annoyance or irritation. 1990s shortening of irritations.…

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October 23, 2020

Word of the Day – Juvenescence

Juvenescence (noun) jew-ven-es-ens The state or period of being young Early 19th century from Latin…

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October 22, 2020

Word of the Day – Cultch

Cultch (noun) kul-ch The mass of stones, broken shells, and grit of which an oyster…

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October 21, 2020

Word of the Day – Verditer

Verditer (noun) ver-di-ter A light blue or bluish-green pigment, typically prepared by adding chalk or…

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